Goldsmiths' Fair

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Goldsmiths' Fair 2024
Week One: 24-29 September
Week Two: 1-6 October

Showcasing the work of 136 craftspeople across the two weeks (68 exhibitors in each week), Goldsmiths' Fair is the primary destination to discover independent fine jewellery and silver in the UK today. Taking place at the magnificent Goldsmiths’ Hall, this annual selling event allows you to see, try, and buy pieces to suit all budgets, directly from the makers.

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We're excited to announce the 136 exhibitors of Goldsmiths' Fair 2024!

Week One: 24-29 September | Week Two: 1-6 October

Every autumn, Goldsmiths’ Fair brings together a curated selection of the UK’s best contemporary jewellers and silversmiths. Each exhibitor has a unique approach to working with precious metals, fusing techniques and inspirations in innovative ways. Together, their work demonstrates the breadth and depth of talent in precious metalwork in the UK today.

Of the 2024 exhibitors, we are thrilled to welcome 20 craftspeople that will be exhibiting at Goldsmiths' Fair for the first time: 10 new exhibitors and the 10 makers that form the first cohort of the new Emerging Business Bursary scheme, which succeeds the Graduate Bursary scheme to reflect the many routes makers take to join the trade.

Meet the exhibitors here:

The 2024 Exhibitors - Goldsmiths' Fair Meet our 136 exhibitors for 2024

EXHIBITION - Silent Protest: Jewellery and Activism

Goldsmiths' Fair is delighted to present the exhibition Silent Protest by guest curator Dr Mahtab Hanna (). It showcases a multitude of internationally recognised and renowned, design-led political messaging, as well as illustrating how jewellery with meaning is never ‘alternative’.

It features the work of exceptionally skilled craftspeople who have created wearable art that provides an opportunity to converse between wearer and observer – without a single word!

Don't miss the chance to see the exhibition at Goldsmiths' Fair 2023 until until 4pm on Sunday 8 October.

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It’s day 4 of week two! With three days remaining, don’t miss the chance to see the second cohort of 68 exhibitors showing this week.

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Goldsmiths’ Fair 2023
Week One: 26 September to 1 October
Week Two: 3 to 8 October

11am - 6.30pm daily (last entry at 6pm)
11am - 4.30pm Sundays (last entry at 4pm)

Goldsmiths' Fair were delighted to hold the book launch for "Life & Legacy: Dorothy Hogg", written by Dr Frances Parton, deputy curator at The Goldsmiths' Company. The book celebrates the outstanding work and educational legacy of the pre-eminent Scottish jeweller and teacher Dorothy Hogg MBE (1945-2022).

It accompanies the current exhibition at Goldsmiths' Hall featuring the Company’s collection of Hogg’s jewellery, together with significant pieces by her teachers, contemporaries, and alumni. The exhibition can be viewed at Goldsmiths’ Fair 2023, as well as the book being available to purchase.

The launch of the exhibition and book was also accompanied by the launch of the podcast series "The Tree Project: Life and Legacy of Dorothy Hogg", made by the .

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We are delighted to present the 2023 Goldsmiths’ Fair catalogue, a guide to this year’s Fair. Pick up your copy from the front desk!

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We will be opening the doors to Goldsmiths’ Fair 2023 this morning. We look forward to welcoming clients new and known!

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2023
Week One: 26 September to 1 October
Week Two: 3 to 8 October

11am - 6.30pm daily (last entry at 6pm)
11am - 4.30pm Sundays (last entry at 4pm)

EXHIBITION - Bishopsland Educational Trust: Integrity in making, wholeheartedly

Goldsmiths’ Fair and are excited to present an exhibition celebrating the craft of silversmithing.

Bishopsland is a charity dedicated to the training and education of emerging makers in the craft of silversmithing in the United Kingdom. Through their immersive residential training programmes, they have nurtured the careers of more than 200 silversmiths and jewellers over the last 30 years.

Alongside professional skills transfer, Bishopsland is developing a Tools Library to protect, preserve and pass on hand tools for future generations, a selection of which will be on display during Goldsmiths' Fair 2023 in the Binding Room of Goldsmiths' Hall.

Get your tickets today to see Bishopsland's exhibition and Goldsmiths' Fair's 136 exhibiting craftspeople via link in bio.

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2023
Week One: 26 September to 1 October
Week Two: 3 October to 8 October 2023

Goldsmiths' Fair 2023 is just days away! We are delighted to introduce nine craftspeople who are exhibiting with us for the first time.

Competition to enter Goldsmiths' Fair is fierce and space limited, with fine jewellers and silversmiths needing to submit work made of precious metals, that have been designed and made in the UK, to our selection panel. It's an amazing achievement to be selected for Goldsmiths' Fair and we are looking forward to welcoming this new cohort of exhibitors.

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Every Friday in the lead up to Goldsmiths’ Fair we will be sharing this year’s 10 graduate Fair exhibitors. This week we are delighted to introduce Caitlin Murphy.

"Being a third generation silversmith, I have always had a passion for challenging boundaries through making, creating and designing." -

Caitlin graduated from the and is currently developing new work at . She specialises in folding and working with metal as if it is paper, creating artistic and sculptural pieces designed for the wall as well as the table. By weaving precious and non-precious metals and attaching them to steel and silver frames, she creates 3 dimensional objects with optical illusion patterns.

Caitlin will be exhibiting in week one of Goldsmiths' Fair 2023, head to to get your tickets today.

Every Friday in the lead up to Goldsmiths’ Fair we will be sharing this year’s 10 graduate Fair exhibitors. This week we are delighted to introduce Rachel Jones ().

Rachel graduated from the and currently works in London, specialising in pieces made from alloyed gold. Using both traditional goldsmithing skills and new digital technologies, she aims to create timeless and one-of-a-kind pieces that showcase the symbiotic relationship of coloured gold and gemstones.

Rachel will be exhibiting in week one of Goldsmiths' Fair 2023, head to to get your tickets today.

Every Friday in the lead up to Goldsmiths’ Fair we will be sharing this year’s 10 graduate Fair exhibitors. This week we are delighted to introduce Epona Smith.

"I want people to be able to see how I work, these skills are rare and we need to preserve them and pass them on. My work is bringing love and engraving delightful products and life." -

Epona discovered her passion for hand-engraving in Florence, Italy and now specialises in traditional, Italian hand-push engraving. She engraves precious metals with textures of silk and velvety finishes, as well as decorative patterns of floral, infinite and damask motifs. She transforms traditional heirlooms into contemporary jewellery by utilising ancient skills to create unique and distinctive pieces.

Epona will be exhibiting in week two of Goldsmiths' Fair 2023, head to to get your tickets today.

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Watch the 2023 Goldsmiths' Fair film here:

'At the Bench': A portrait of six gold and silversmiths working in the UK - Goldsmiths' Fair 2023 For more than four decades, Goldsmiths’ Fair has brought together a selection of the UK’s best contemporary jewellers and silversmiths. This year’s 136 exhib...

The 2022 Goldsmiths' Fair film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWQUkGKKDp8

Week One: 27 September - 2 October | Week Two: 4 - 9 October 2022

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2022: Celebrating 40 years as the primary destination for contemporary silver and fine jewellery. Bringing together 136 of the UK’s most extraordinary silversmiths and goldsmiths, this year’s Fair will not disappoint. From wire work to 3D printing, traditional goldsmithing to intricate engraving, the 40th anniversary exhibitors combine ancient techniques with modern day technologies, ensuring that there will be something for everyone with a passion for fine jewellery and contemporary silver.

Goldsmiths' Fair 2022: Celebrating 40 Years Goldsmiths' Fair 2022: Celebrating 40 years as the primary destination for contemporary silver and fine jewellery.Bringing together 136 of the UK’s most extr...

Breakfast talks programme announced!

As part of this year's celebratory event a series of breakfast talks will be given by some of the most influential voices in the industry including: Director of V&A East, Dr Gus Casely-Hayford, BBC Antique Road Show jewellery expert, Joanna Hardy and British jeweller and interior designer, Solange Azagury-Partridge.

View the full programme here: https://www.goldsmithsfair.co.uk/events/

Exhibitors announced! See who is exhibiting at this year's Fair here: https://www.goldsmithsfair.co.uk/the-2022-exhibitors/

Celebrating 40 years as the UK's primary destination for fine jewellery and contemporary silver, is back with an exciting cohort of new and returning makers delivering new collections, unseen yet at the Hall. As we look forward to celebrating our 40th anniversary in style, this year's exhibitors harness both ancient techniques and modern technologies in celebration of both the history and forward thinking innovation of precious metal work.

Early bird tickets for this year's are now live!

Week One: 27 September - 2 October | Week Two: 4 - 9 October

Buy yours here: https://bit.ly/GoldsmithsFair22Tickets

Bringing together 136 of the UK’s most extraordinary silversmiths and goldsmiths, this year’s Fair will not disappoint. From wire work to 3D printing, traditional goldsmithing to intricate engraving, the 40th anniversary exhibitors combine ancient techniques with modern day technologies, ensuring that there will be something for everyone with a passion for fine jewellery and contemporary silver.

Apply now before Monday 28 February for your chance to exhibit at the 40th anniversary of > https://www.goldsmithsfair.co.uk/apply/

Are you an independent jeweller or silversmith who has less than six people at the bench? Do you know someone who meets this criteria?
To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:
💎 Not in full time education at time of application
💎 Is a UK resident, spending 183 days or more in the UK in the tax year
💎 Employing 6 people or fewer at the bench
💎 Able to be always on their stand during the Fair
💎 Applying with work that has been designed and made in the UK
💎 Applying with work where each piece includes precious metal(s)
💎 Intending to exhibit goods that are compliant with the UK Hallmarking Act of 1973
💎 Representing themselves and not solely acting as an agent for others
💎 Is in agreement with all the Terms & Conditions and Rules & Regulations in the application form

Image: Disa Allsopp Jewellery

'Invaluable Tool' is a collective artwork by metalsmiths Helena Russell and Francisca Onumah, created for this year's Jerwood Art Fund Makers Open.

Starting off with a box of old silversmithing tools, the artists used this as a lens to learning more about the legacy of Sheffield's silversmithing industry, of where they are based. In turn this immersive work includes five emotive vessels, incorporating rust from these original tools to patinate them.

Featuring images of silversmiths and allied tradesmen, Francisca and Helena's work pays homage to and celebrates the craftsmanship of this trade.

Visit now: https://jerwoodarts.org/exhibitionsandevents/projects/jerwood-art-fund-makers-open/

"Goldsmiths' Fair really helped my business take off, I have a number of customers I met at the Fair who buy and commission work all year round." Says Fair exhibitor Rebecca Joselyn (Designs in Silver) whose playful work has seen her exhibit at the Fair for many years.

Applications for this year's Fair open on 17 January. For more information visit: https://www.goldsmithsfair.co.uk/apply/

Applications for this year’s Goldsmiths' Fair open on 17 January. This promises to be a big one as we look forward to celebrating our 40th anniversary as the UK’s premiere destination for fine jewellery and contemporary silver.

To apply for this year’s Fair, you must meet the following criteria:

💎 Applying with work where each piece includes precious metal(s)
💎 Intending to exhibit goods that are compliant with the UK Hallmarking Act of 1973
💎 Applying with work that has been designed and made in the UK
💎 Employing 6 people or fewer at the bench
💎 Not in full time education at time of application
💎 Representing themselves and not solely acting as an agent for others
💎 Able to always be on their stand during the Fair
💎 Is a UK resident, spending 183 days or more in the UK in the tax year
💎 Is in agreement with all the Terms & Conditions and Rules & Regulations in the application form

For more information visit: www.goldsmithsfair.co.uk/apply

Edinburgh based Misun Won Jewellery was part of the Fair's graduate bursary scheme in 2009 which helped kick start her career as a jeweller. To encourage and support the next generation of jewellers and silversmiths, there are 10 free stands on offer each year at Goldsmiths’ Fair through the Graduate Bursary Scheme.

Winners of the bursary will receive:
💎a free stand at Goldsmiths’ Fair
💎a £1,500 grant to help prepare towards the Fair
💎an optional interest-free silver bullion loan of up to £3,000
💎mentoring opportunities at The Goldsmiths' Centre

For more information about the graduate bursary scheme and how to apply for the Fair visit: https://www.goldsmithsfair.co.uk/apply/

"I have been lucky enough to study with Zoe Arnold whose gentle energy, patience, imagination and technical generosity know no bounds. Zoe is currently a mentor to me as I strive to develop my practice." - Ella Fearon-Low Jewellery

The relationships formed through mentor and mentee are a valuable part of the Goldsmiths' Fair experience. Whether connections are built over the course of the fortnight or are made stronger throughout the experience, the forging of these valuable relationships will last a lifetime.

Applications for this year's open on Monday 17 January. For more information visit: www.goldsmithsfair.co.uk/apply

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